The car had a flat tire, and we had a spare, so we called AAA for help changing the tire. CJ Auto & Tow called us back almost immediately and after confirming that we had a spare, asked us if it were a good one. Not everyone has the understanding and bodily strength to confirm if the good spare they stuck in their trunk is still any good months or years later. I hope they have a method to still help those like me. But fortunately my dad had the know how this time, and our spare was a good one. They had a car in our area so we were quoted 5 minutes. Highly unusual for AAA; I understood we were just fortunate this time. A flatbed tow truck showed up with a young man behind the wheel. He put on his gloves, took out our spare, pulled out his floor jack and air gun, and went at it. He made the whole process look easy. And in five minutes he was done! read more

I recently ended up having my car towed by CJ Auto & Tow after calling AAA. When the driver came, I was extremely frustrated from having an unpleasant conversation with AAA (you'd think they will be helpful after you've been paying annual membership for many years...but no) and not knowing what to do with my barely functional car. On the way to the destination, he listened to me explain all the problems with my car, and helped me make the best decision for the situation that I was in. Exactly what I needed that day. Thank you so much, CJ Auto & Tow! If I am ever in need of towing service, I will call you directly and forget about AAA. Highly recommend. read more

I was surprised to enter my circle and find a CJ tow truck blocking the entrance to 10 homes. When I got out to see if the tow truck driver could move he said he would not(he was busy changing a tire). He said I would have to wait and blocking the road was not his problem since a home owner was parked on the other side and was just as much responsible. FYI he could of moved the truck backwards or forwards to unblock the road. I had enough time to call the tow truck's number expecting the office would not be down with their drivers blocking roads and they hung up on me. Hence the one star review is the best I can do to let people know about their company. Good news is if you are their client they will only think of you read more

CJ Auto & Tow - Plenty of room forward or behind but driver prefers the middle. - Towing Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Great company and experience. My car died over the weekend and since I am under warranty, Volvo USA sent CJ Auto and Tow to take the car to the dealer. Derek picked up the car and took care of it without an issue. I was so happy with the experience that I called today to have them bring the car back. Derek once again is my driver and just called to give me an ETA. Nice guy and easy to work with. I now have a go-to towing company. read more

Craig changed the front brakes (rotors and pads) on my Honda. I would recommend him to anybody - punctual & effective service, great communication. Also, he charged almost $100 less than two other garages I got quotes from. read more

Craig saved my vacation! Friday night, 6:00pm. We were due to drive off on vacation the next morning, and our Jeep died. One minute it was fine, the next, it wouldn't start. Thinking it was the battery, we tried jumping it to no avail. Now it was 7:00. I found a garage nearby that would look at it in the morning. I though that was a stroke of luck -- until I called CJ Auto to get a tow to the garage. Oddly, Yelp showed him being a mile from my house in JP. It wasn't until I called that I realized he was really in Waltham (what's up with that, Yelp?). But he was so friendly and helpful, I thought, well, if he's willing to drive out here I'll take it. Now THAT was the stroke of luck! See, what I thought was going to be just a tow became a rescue. He sent his truck with a spare battery, just in case. When his driver appeared (now it was 8:00, and I was climbing the walls), he checked out the Jeep, determined it was the starter and offered to ... wait for it ... HAVE IT FIXED THAT NIGHT! Off it went and less than two hours later I got a call to pick it up. Who the hell fixes a starter at 10pm on a Friday night?! Craig does! And for $300 including tow, parts and labor it was a bargain to boot! Bottom Line: * Friendly and out-of-the-way helpful * Direct, honest, no hard-sell * Very reasonably priced * Late hours This is a number to put in your phone! But beware, his garage is impossible to find without explicit directions. Forget GPS. Thanks again, Craig! (And Yelp, this guy has 15 other 5-star reviews that you're hiding. What's up with that? Release the reviews!) read more

I have used CJ Auto & Tow a few times. I have used them for both towing and auto repair. I cannot say enough great things about them. I have never seen such a fast response from a tow company. I called for a tow the one time and I swear they were there in under ten minutes. Their drivers and their management is also a bit more competent than what I am used to. They actually care about customer service, they are not rude or short ever (as I have noticed a lot of guys in this industry are). I highly recommend their services..... truly a cut above the rest. read more

I used this towing company through AAA. They did not need me to wait with the car (a huge plus since it was late at night). The tow truck dropped my car off at the dealership without any issues. When I called the dealership in the morning for service, they had my keys and a brief synopsis of my car troubles. I was very impressed that the tow truck went the extra mile and filled out these forms. When your car dies, the last thing you want to worry about is the towing part. Great service! read more

I purchased a new car through a private sale and needed to get it to another location since it was unregistered. I called around to get quotes and they were the best price and the friendliest on the phone as well. The driver was efficient and super nice. He let me know about a quirk in the stick shift that I wasn't previously aware of and will save my clutch a lot of wear and tear. They even take venmo for payment! If I'm in need of a tow in the area I will certainly call them again! read more

Parked in a spot only for ATM use and was gone for less than 5 minutes. My car was gone - just on the tow truck- they were only 1 minute down the street and ripped me off to get my car back. And I did use the ATM, so again total rip off/scam. Had to pay their full price to get my car back even though i was back before they were gone. Very shady and I'll never give these people my business. read more

As a towing company, CJ's was fine. They responded quickly to our phone call on a Sunday, located us on the side of the highway, and had our car on his truck quickly. However, if your car has serious engine problems, I would recommend that you have them tow you to a reputable garage. CJ's replaced our engine with a used engine, and about 2 months later (and only 150 miles later!) the check engine light came on. I took the car to a different garage, and they said the engine had a cracked head gasket and was leaking oil. The owner of that garage said something didn't smell right: a newly installed engine (even a used one) should not have a cracked head gasket, and that I should take the car back to CJ's. The second garage said that if they had done the original work, they would have stood by their work and fixed it. CJ's did not. They said that their parts were only under warranty for 60 days (a policy that was not on anything I had received or signed), and this had "unfortunately" been just over 60 days. During this process it was also incredibly difficult to talk to or get a straight answer from anyone at the company. So in the end, CJ's installed a faulty engine and would not stand by their work. I would never give them business or recommend them to anyone. read more

We got a flat in Westford last night and got our spare on...I called to find out if they could repair/replace our tire because we are touring musicians and have to travel to our next destination today. Someone rudely told me they are open for towing but said "it's Sunday all garages are closed" & hung up. I do know what day of the week it is, I was just hoping someone would be able to do the job...hanging up in my ear during a stressful situation & without even a little help with a suggestion is an indicator of what we might've experienced here...I guess we dodged a bullet...just rude enough to make me Yelp! read more

Quick response time at a reasonable price. Very rare in this profession.

SAVED ME!!! Thank you guys! They towed & fixed my car - My car broke down on the highway, in the rain, late at night. They came right away and towed my car. I had a broken axle, they fixed it that day and I had my car back. They were fair and did not try to up sell me on other work. The final coast including the tow came in under their estimate, and was a great deal compared to what I'd pay at other repair shops. I will defiantly bring my car back for future service!! read more

After running over a giant bolt in Acton yesterday, I called the Maynard branch of CJ Auto & Tow...by 0830, I was back on the road, after a knowledgeable young fellow removed the offending bolt and patched the tire. Thanks for great local service! read more

Came to the rescue for a blowout. Couldn't find my wheel lock key but these guys were able to get around it and get me back on the road pronto. And at a very reasonable rate. read more

Locked my keys in my car last night just as the huge rainstorm was about to hit. The guy on the phone could tell I was upset because none of my family members were helping me with AAA, so assured me people would be there in 25 minutes or so. The guys got there in 10 minutes and opened my car in 30 seconds! It started raining like crazy, they ushered me into my car with my groceries and ran back and forth from my car to theirs in the pouring rain to run my card. It didn't run a couple times so the poor guy was soaked. But throughout the whole thing the guys were wicked sweet and helped me so quickly. Definitely recommend, towing companies are usually kind of mean :/ read more

Mark from CJ's was incredibly prompt, polite, and friendly when I popped a tire in Chestnut Hill and needed to get to an auto shop fast. I would definitely recommend this company. Fast and no BS. read more

Quality, Efficiency, and Friendliness. I am a repeat customer of Craig's and just started using him this summer to fix the brakes on my truck. Craig is as honest as they come and does a great job. I gave him really short notice that my brakes were in trouble and he shopped for the best deal on pads and rotors and got the truck back to me incredibly fast. This most recent visit while I was having some more stuff checked out for my truck, Craig went as far as driving my truck while I had it in the shop to go and get an inspection sticker because mine had expired. He treats your vehicle like he would his own. I fully recommend his services and will continue to refer anyone in the metrowest area in need of quality, efficient and friendly mechanic service to Craig at CJ Auto & Tow. read more

Best place for an Auto repair. They fix everything. A satisfied and regular Customer. I highly recommend to everyone

BMW assist request a short truck - Dolly tow, driver arrived late and bailed without telling me he was leaving. Dispatched informed me driver could not get car out due to my drive. BMW assist then called Pro-Tech in Waltham MA .. Pro-tech driver did what he could to first try to start the car then was able to tow the vehicle out of my garage with same size truck and front wheels on a dolly. Maybe I just got their weakest link....but that is the strength of the chain. read more

Awesome company! I locked my keys in my car on a Saturday night and CJ Auto came all the way out to Westfield to help me out. They were quick to come and even quicker in getting me to my keys! This is definitely a company i recommend to everyone! read more

If I could give them a 0, I would. Even without my review, I'd encourage people to look at the owner's responses to negative reviews on yelp. They say more than any review and perfectly demonstrate the complete rudeness, immaturity, petulance, and vindictiveness of this company. I was set up with them through AAA, who sent them over to help with my car. The owner called me (instead of sending someone over) and gave me suggestions of things to try that were completely basic. I followed his suggestions anyway but when none of them worked, because the car battery was dead which is what he was supposed to come out and help me with, he started screaming at me and saying I had a bad attitude. He told me it would take 5 hours to send someone out when AAA had told me 1-2, so when I complained he just screamed at me more. Over the course of 3 conversations the owner screamed at me, hung up on me multiple times, refused to take my calls when I tried to call back and reason with him and beg him to send someone out (which AAA had already promised he would do), and was just generally the most rude, inconsiderate, and least helpful contractor I have ever had the misfortune of speaking with. I would avoid them at all cost. Edit based on owner's response: The first guy (not the owner, the person they sent) was friendly and great! He did jump the car and all seemed fine until I had an issue with the gear shift not moving a few minutes later. It was not user error, the owner's suggestions weren't working because there was something wrong with my car. I called to cancel due to horrible service, not because the issue was fixed, and actually used another service provider to avoid having to further deal with this company. read more

These guys are so prompt, responsive and professional. I had to use their service vehicle twice today and both times the dispatcher was lovely. Both gentlemen that came out to jump my car (one each time) were also very pleasant to work with. They even updated me with an ETA each time I called, and were spot on with both arrival times. Over all, definitely made a bummer situation much more manageable. Thank you guys! read more

I have AAA who outsourced it to these guys to come out to give me a jump start. They came 3 hours late, without the right equipment, and made me wait in the snow while they answered a call "for just a minute." Finally, they said "I can't give you a jump start" (because I didn't have my AAA card on me at that moment) and yelled at me for making them come out there. Oh by the way, they also charged AAA for coming out and doing nothing. My $0.02? STAY AWAY from these UNRELIABLE, UNPROFESSIONAL, UNCOUTH people. read more

We barely waited 10 minutes after calling AAA for a battery jump (in rush hour traffic!). Guy was friendly, courteous and professional. I highly recommend them! read more

Craig is responsive AND responsible. I would call craig if i needed a tow or needed onsite car repair. He will make sure the job is done right and at a reasonable cost. read more

They took my car to the wrong location, then proceeded to tell me to F*** off when i called back wondering where my car had been for 3 hours. Never have i ever had someone treat me with so much disrespect when i was just wondering where my car was. Awful. read more

on time (20 minutes), quick (changed tire in 5), and prepared (1 credit card swipe via iphone later)

If I could rate lower than 1 star I would. My daughter got a flat tire in Waltham. Our auto insurance includes roadside assistance, so our insurance company called CJ auto to come and assist her. To make a long story short, they came to her car, took out the spare which was flat, proceeded to take off the flat tire and put on the flat spare and then left my daughter on the side of the road in 15 degree and a flat tire. After she called me back in tears, I called our insurance company and this time they dispatched a competant and caring company who came out and fixed her tire. I plan to recommend to our insurance company that they drop CJ auto as part of their roadside assistance program, and I don't recommend that anyone do business with them. read more

BEWARE!! CJ Auto and Tow illegally towed my car with a handicap plate. He was extremely rude, demanded cash and refused to give a receipt. He towed other cars with handicap placards at the same time from the same lot. He refused to give his name, or contact. Abusive. This business should be shut down! read more

If I could rate this 0 stars I absolutely would. Got the misfortune of dealing with this company through AAA. (THANKS). Not only, were they hours late.. because they had gone to the wrong address twice but when the technician arrived he acted like I was a nuisance to him. I called, because my car battery was dead. I simply asked the technician to take a look at all of the cables to make sure that they weren't rusted and connections were secure, that the problem wasn't the alternator or the starter and to SIMPLY test my battery to see what the problem is. This guy, was so UNHELPFUL. I basically, had to argue with him to even look at my car because he kept telling me there was nothing that he could do. K. Cool. Thanks for not helping me at all....... read more

I used CJ Auto and Tow for towing and a minor repair. Craig was extremely fair and didn't pressure me to do more work than I could afford on the car. You can tell he really cares about his customers and I will be bring my car back to him the next time it needs work done. read more

These people are rude and bullies. I reported them to the Waltham police because they refused to give me my car. I was ignored and left waiting because the kid didn't like the way the door closed. It was like a scene in bad movie. They should be sanctioned in some way. Absolutely horrible and upsetting experience . read more

Via AAA, I was just assisted by one of CJ Auto & Tow's technicians. I was happy they were able to help me--an unexperienced car owner who just suffered his first flat tire, but I left the interaction feeling worse than I did when I discovered my flat tire initially. Both representatives of this company--the guy manning the phones and the technician who physically helped me--I felt treated me rudely and condescendingly. Thank you for your help but please work on your customer service. read more

Beware! Craig blocked his tow truck on a residential street in chestnut Hill. I was driving down the street and a car was stuck in the middle of the street. He was standing in the street, and when I rolled down my window to ask him if I could move around the car he raised his hands and said. "not sure". After a minute I realized if the tow driver moved , I could easily get through. I out of the car and motioned him to move back. After a minute he did not move his truck. I got out and went to his window and asked him to move. He said "say please, I want to hear those magic words". I was disgusted and went back to my car. He came to my window and said he would move it for two hundred dollars! I have heArd of these scams - but he was the real deal. I thought about it for a minute and decided I would not be bullied. I walk to his car and asked him to move his car, I was firm in my response bc I knew he was trying to intimidate me. I told him I was going to call the police and he said' " I am the owner I can do and say what I want" . He said that he has my license plate number ,and I asked if he was threatening me and he said"we'll you are going to call the cops so"....I did eventually see the owner of the car,and asked her the address.she appeared very upset and begged Craig to move his car. I was on the way to the hospital to. Is it a family member who was in critical care. I to,d Craig this and he said" not my problem" . After the owner of the tow car begged him to move his car, he moved after. 5 minutes. I am still in shock. I am figuring out how to make sure this unstable person does not try to bully or take money from unsuspected people. People do terrible things, but Craig acted this way in front of me and his customer. And ,he said to me" I care less you have a witness , I own the company" . There are so many honorable garages and tow companies in this area- go else were! read more